"You're welcome," Terry replied, feeling his ears heat up a bit as she returned the compliment. He thought her blushing was adorable. Closing the door behind her, he offered to take her scarf, then hung it on a hook by the door.
Leading her through the living room and into the dining area, he bowed and gave her a silly grin, "Dinner awaits, madam." Surely a bit of humor would help relax them both, right? Walking up to one of the chairs, he pulled it out for Mandy.